The Black Star food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wyre Forest
The Black Star holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 1 Mitton Street, Stourport On Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8YP
How it compares in Wyre Forest
In Wyre Forest, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Black Star sits behind roughly 398 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 398 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 15% | ← The Black Star | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 220 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Black Star none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Black Star, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Christophers The Master Butchers Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Stourport Kebab And Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Stourport Craft Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| BMK Stourport Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Holly Bush Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| B & M Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about The Black Star
What is The Black Star's food hygiene rating?
The Black Star has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wyre Forest Council on 4 November 2025.
Is The Black Star safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Black Star last inspected?
The Black Star was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wyre Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Star?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black Star compare to other places in Wyre Forest?
74% of the 540 rated food businesses in Wyre Forest hold the top rating of 5, while The Black Star holds a 4. 81 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Forest Council inspects The Black Star and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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The Black Star is one of 128 rated food businesses in Stourport on Severn. See every hygiene rating in Stourport on Severn →
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